How to prevent osteoporosis

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Older people always suffer from osteoporosis, a small collision can cause their bone damage, resulting in fractures. Osteoporosis is to be prevented. Generally speaking, it is due to the lack of calcium or other elements. Let's talk about how to prevent osteoporosis.

How to prevent osteoporosis

First: adjust the lifestyle, rich in calcium, low salt and moderate protein balanced diet. Attention to appropriate outdoor activities is conducive to physical exercise and rehabilitation of bone health. Avoid smoking, excessive drinking and careful use of drugs that affect bone metabolism. Take various measures to prevent falls, such as paying attention to whether there are diseases and drugs that increase the risk of falls, strengthening self and environmental protection measures (including various joint protectors), etc.

The second is the basic supplement for bone health. The recommended daily calcium intake of 800 mg (the amount of elemental calcium) formulated by Chinese Nutrition Society is the appropriate dose to obtain the ideal bone peak value and maintain bone health. Calcium intake can slow down bone loss and improve bone mineralization. When it is used to treat osteoporosis, it should be combined with other drugs. At present, there is no sufficient evidence that calcium supplementation alone can replace other anti osteoporosis drugs. The safety and effectiveness of calcium should be considered.

Third: vitamin D is conducive to the absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism, increase bone resorption, and cause or aggravate osteoporosis. Studies have shown that vitamin D supplementation can increase muscle strength and balance ability in the elderly, thus reducing the risk of falls, thereby reducing the risk of fractures. Vitamin D should be used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of osteoporosis.

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In this way, we can see that the most important reason for osteoporosis is the lack of calcium and vitamins. Patients can eat more foods with high calcium content, because calcium can improve the symptoms of osteoporosis. Usually also want to actively participate in physical exercise, this can enhance the physique.